Maybe this grilled cheese sammich doesn’t go with a bowl of creamy tomato soup – maybe it does – Maybe, rather than soothing, this version of your favorite comfort food is exciting and peps you up, with quite a kick from the spicy salsa, sharp cheddar cheese, and fragrant cilantro. Maybe not. Regardless of what…
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A childhood favorite, but rarity in our house, this Frito Taco Salad has all the elements of goodness: seasoned taco meat (of course), guacamole, sour cream, salsa, a few olives, lettuce, lots of cheese, and crunch Frito corn chips! Pretend it’s Taco Tuesday and treat yourself! Frito Taco Salad 1 lb. ground pork3 Tbs. taco…
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Lasagna always sounds good, doesn’t it? Layers and layers of goodness, sandwiched between the ultimate: cheese. Yum! It doesn’t always have to be Italian themed either, you know. I’ve been known to kick up some layers or entirely exotic flavors, making mouths water. And, this time, so I’m still living off my bounty of Melinda’s…
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Some years ago, a girlfriend of mine suggested the most fabulous party appetizer on earth – it was a creamy corn and green chile dip, to be served with tortilla chips. Simplicity trumps everything here: three ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. It’s always been a hit! So, I decided to make a meal…
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Not too long ago, I was presented with a challenge. Challenge accepted. Mission accomplished. As a way of helping you to meet your daily cactus requirements, I have successfully transformed these crazy looking spiny paddles, leaves, or “nopales” into a delicious and completely refreshing salad, with shrimp! So refreshing, in fact, you’ll swear you’re living in coastal…
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